While some people can't wait to get their hands on Google Glass (myself included), many have no interest in acquiring Google's not-yet-released wearable technology device.

The potential for distraction and cost were the two most-cited reasons against Google Glass in a recent survey conducted by Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. Interestingly, the study found that awareness of Google Glass was high: Of the 1,210 mobile device owners between the ages 49 to 59 included, more than half said they had heard of Google Glass. Awareness and interest in using the device was slightly higher among men, the study noted.

About two-thirds of those surveyed said they would or might be willing to use Google Glass in special cases, like while traveling. When asked why they wouldn't wear Glass, two in three said distraction, and one in three named price. (Google Glass has charged early developers $1,500 per pair, but hasn't yet said what it will cost when it becomes available to the public.) About a quarter who said they wouldn't use the device said personal privacy was a concern. Others, particularly men, were anxious about looking silly or dorky.

Its price of $1,500 proved too steep for most, and about a third of respondents said they wouldn't pay a cent for Google Glass. Two in five participants said they'd pay up to $100, and about one in five up to $200, though the device is likely to cost much more than that.

Another survey of smartphone owners released by Bite Interactive in May was less optimistic. The survey found that only one in 10 Americans would wear Google Glass regularly, saying the device had an "awkward aesthetic" or "seemed irritating."

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When you think about electric vehicles, skateboards are probably not first on the list. But thanks to new tech upgrades, the toy which was long considered just for teenagers is breathing new life into daily commutes. And not only do some use remote control technology, they can even be controlled with your mind.

With 50% of all trips people take in cars being under 5 miles and the last mile of public transportation routes often left for walking, manufacturers are starting to market electric skateboarding as an alternative eco-friendly way to beat traffic and save on gasoline.

"The electric skateboard is becoming a valid commuting option for anyone with balance," said William Hurley, the co-founder of electric skateboarding company Chaotic Moon. "In fact, in the past two years several new companies have emerged to try and grab a share of this emerging market." Read more…

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When you’re looking for a new job, you don’t just want the right position — you want the right culture fit: an office that matches your laid-back vibe, your work-hard-play-hard attitude or your uber-creative personality. A team that supports your love for collaboration, your do-it-yourself spirit, or your desire to have a great mentor.

Sure, you could do good work anywhere, but if the attitudes and predispositions of the workplace feel like second nature, you’re more likely to hit the ground running (and to be happy there for the long haul).

Your best bet is to ask questions that (OK, sneakily) give you the real details about what it’s like to work there. Try these four to get you started. Read more…

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The holiday season is just around the corner — the "season of giving." Well, let's call this the "season of buying" because before all that giving happens, you'll have to find gifts for all those special someones in your life.

At Mashable, we're constantly writing about the newest and coolest knickknacks from the tech world, many of which would make great gifts for your geeky family and friends. In addition to our regular load of tech tips, each day throughout the holiday season we'll post a new suggestion in our Gift of the Day series.

In case you had a busy few days and haven't had time to follow along, we've rounded up our most useful articles from the past week. Aside from some killer gift ideas, you'll also find hands-on social media advice concerning recent updates to Facebook's mobile app, Instagram and Pinterest, not to mention digital business and marketing advice.

Let Mashable help you make the most of your time on the Internet. Read more…

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The holidays are just around the corner, and for many, the next month-and-a-half will be the busiest and most stressful time of the year.

Here at Mashable, we're not looking to add to your stress; rather, we're trying to reduce it. So, for your convenience, we've rounded up all of our digital features into one post.

This week's roundup contains essential resources for holiday shoppers, including our Gift of the Day series and a gallery of 50 holiday gifts for video-game fans.

In addition to gifts and gadgets, you'll find helpful social media and digital business advice, as well as some killer software apps. So dig in, and help yourself to a holiday-feast-sized portion of digital media resources.

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When you think about enjoying the great outdoors, embracing the natural world and soaking up all of the sun's vitamin D, technology doesn't really enter the picture, does it? But using tech and being outside don't have to be mutually exclusive.

There are plenty of mobile apps to help you connect with nature, rather than keeping you glued to your virtual life. Read more…

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Can a person’s handwriting reveal their personality and aptitude for a job? That’s what many handwriting experts, called graphologists, claim — and millions of people may be denied jobs because of this controversial practice.

Graphology is not the same thing as forensic handwriting analysis, which can be used in investigations to authenticate historical documents, for example, or determine whether a signature has been forged.

Instead, graphologists claim that they can determine many aspects of a person’s personality and mental status from their handwriting. Words showing a forward slant reveals an outgoing personality, for example, while a backward slant indicates a shy, reserved person. Some even claim to diagnose medical conditions: people who write their descending letters (such as j, g, or y) with a break in them are said to have back problems.

Canadian psychologist Barry Beyerstein, author of The Write Stuff: Evaluations of Graphology, the Study of Handwriting Analysis, explains that “oddly, many who would sneer at astrology or palm reading still assume that, inasmuch as writing is a form of expressive behavior, our style of penmanship might reveal something about our psychological makeup…. because writing, aptitudes, and personality are all controlled by the brain, the suggestion that they could somehow be related does not seem inherently absurd.”

Indeed, exactly this correlation is claimed. As The Complete Book of Fortune explains, “Each variation of movement is unconsciously directed by the brain, and it is because of this that the graphologist can judge the mental state of the writer. From certain signs one can judge willpower and intellect; the extent of the writer’s emotions; his or her morals; and … profession.” Thus, graphologists believe, a page or two of handwriting can distinguish between an accountant and a chef, a go-getter and a layabout, or a thief and an honest man.

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You know that moment when you're carrying your iPad in one hand and your water bottle or drink in the other ... and the two somehow come together? You know it can have disastrous effects on your carrying case as well as your iPad.

Logitech has introduced the FabricSkin Keyboard Folio, a case that protects your tablet from drops and scratches, as well as liquid spills.

That's because both the inside and outside of the keyboard case are covered with a liquid-repellent FabricSkin surface — made of either woven cotton or matte leather — designed to keep your iPad clean and dry. Read more…

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LAS VEGAS — Would you wear a headphone hairband with an attachable hat that looks like you walked out of the Kentucky Derby? What about a pair with spikes or bright pink feathers?

Monster, formerly known as Monster Cable, was at the 2013 International CES show on Monday and showcased some quirky clip-on accessories that can be added to headphones.

"I wanted to create something with inspiration that wasn't just the normal," Monster CEO Noel Lee told Mashable. "A lot of people change colors and fabrics, and we do that too, but we wanted to do something that stands out and makes a statement." Read more…

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